{"id":9069168427245,"title":"Sometimes We Pray","handle":"sometimes-we-pray","description":"\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mary-wagley-copp\"\u003eMary Wagley Copp\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Illustrated by: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/felishia-henditirto\"\u003eFelishia Henditirto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiscover the diverse ways people around the world pray—through movement, stillness, and connection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople have prayed for centuries, and it is a significant component of most, if not all, religions. It is also a powerful part of people’s lives who are not part of a religion. Many people believe that paying attention to the world around them, and to their relationship with it, is a form of prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrayer in its myriad forms conveys a relationship and a communication with something mysterious, something within or something beyond ourselves. A culturally rich celebration of prayer practices worldwide fosters diversity and connection. This timely book encourages children to appreciate spirituality in all forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER RECOMMENDATIONS BELOW - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recommended-books\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/faith\"\u003eFaith\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/samis-special-gift\"\u003eSami's Special Gift\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - START OF TABS - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e [TABS]\n\u003ch5\u003eLook Inside\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/sometimes-we-pray-spread.jpg?v=1753300531\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" class=\"cvr-border-gray\"\u003e\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" async=\"\" defer data-pin-shape=\"round\" data-pin-height=\"32\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DOWNLOADABLES BELOW - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloadables\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-cover\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/sometimes-we-pray-cover.jpg?v=1753300530\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/sometimes-we-pray-cover-hires.tiff.zip?v=1754422783\"\u003eDownload the Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMary Wagley Copp, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMary Wagley Copp is the author of \u003ci\u003eYoshi's Big Swim\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWherever I Go\u003c\/i\u003e. She loved exploring the world with her parents and studying Spanish in Guadalajara, Mexico; visiting the symbol of ancient Greece, the Parthenon; or imagining how the Incans built Machu Picchu in Peru. She was always curious about how other people lived and how they spent their days. What was important to them? What were their joys and what were their struggles? What did they dream about? When she is not reading and writing stories, she teaches English as a second language to newcomers and has recently traveled to Ethiopia and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mary-wagley-copp\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Mary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFelishia Henditirto, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFelishia Henditirto was born in Bandung, Indonesia, and has been fascinated by art and stories since she was a child. When everybody else was busy taking notes in biology class, she was stuck in her own world, drawing. Illustrating stories is her biggest passion, and she has recently graduated with a BFA in graphic design. In her illustrations, Felishia likes to play with colors, lights, and shadows. She also finds that using metaphors in her drawing is fun, she likes to think about the meaning of everything! astound.us\/felishia-henditirto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/felishia-henditirto\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Felishia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe importance of prayer in many cultures and religions is vividly presented in this picture book. Lessons in unity and tolerance are shared as people with a range of skin tones of all religions are shown praying in a variety of places and at different times of day. Although prayer may look and sound different in each religion and culture, there are common elements regardless of religion and culture, and the similarities are shared within this text. Through the text and illustrations, readers learn why people pray. An author’s note shares the personal story that sparked this book. Also included is a glossary defining terms and images throughout. Illustrations are warm, inviting readers deeper into the text. Some scenes are happy, some sad, and some conjure nostalgic moments spent with loved ones. 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She loved exploring the world with her parents and studying Spanish in Guadalajara, Mexico; visiting the symbol of ancient Greece, the Parthenon; or imagining how the Incans built Machu Picchu in Peru. She was always curious about how other people lived and how they spent their days. What was important to them? What were their joys and what were their struggles? What did they dream about? When she is not reading and writing stories, she teaches English as a second language to newcomers and has recently traveled to Ethiopia and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mary-wagley-copp\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Mary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFelishia Henditirto, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFelishia Henditirto was born in Bandung, Indonesia, and has been fascinated by art and stories since she was a child. When everybody else was busy taking notes in biology class, she was stuck in her own world, drawing. Illustrating stories is her biggest passion, and she has recently graduated with a BFA in graphic design. In her illustrations, Felishia likes to play with colors, lights, and shadows. She also finds that using metaphors in her drawing is fun, she likes to think about the meaning of everything! astound.us\/felishia-henditirto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/felishia-henditirto\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Felishia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe importance of prayer in many cultures and religions is vividly presented in this picture book. Lessons in unity and tolerance are shared as people with a range of skin tones of all religions are shown praying in a variety of places and at different times of day. Although prayer may look and sound different in each religion and culture, there are common elements regardless of religion and culture, and the similarities are shared within this text. Through the text and illustrations, readers learn why people pray. An author’s note shares the personal story that sparked this book. Also included is a glossary defining terms and images throughout. Illustrations are warm, inviting readers deeper into the text. Some scenes are happy, some sad, and some conjure nostalgic moments spent with loved ones. VERDICT This expressive book is perfect for adults and children longing to learn about or connect through prayer, making it a great purchase for both secular and religion-centered book collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-640-3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 3–7\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 40\u003cbr\u003e9\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e x 9\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoard Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-641-0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 0–3\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 20\u003cbr\u003e6 x 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication date: February 24, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]"}